magazine 10 Nov 2022

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Rain or shine – how to spot defensive stocks that can weather any economic backdrop.

Find out why the FTSE 250 is now outperforming the FTSE 100, and why shares in companies related to the property market have fallen again.

Read how the Government might tinker with dividend and capital gains tax.

This week’s investment ideas include a well-known chocolate maker and a pub company trading significantly below the value of its assets.

Discover how to invest in the automation theme and why corporate bonds are starting to attract the attention of investors.

Shares explains how discounted cash flow models work and it runs through five ways to avoid inheritance tax.

FTSE 250 index bolstered by buyout talk and recovery stocks

A shift to a broader investment objective is proving controversial with some shareholders

Its share price is down around 10% year-to-date yet 2023 earnings estimates have risen by 5%

Some companies are benefiting from resilient spending despite the gloomy backdrop

Stocks continue to fall despite so much bad news already being priced in

Many UK-listed investment trusts also rally on hopes worst is over

A plan to focus on its biggest brands has also failed to revive its shares

Profit margins are rising and dealers are busy restocking equipment

Gifting, SIPPs, trusts, AIM shares and certain insurance policies can help

Why this is an attractive area for investment and the funds to help you get exposure

Looking for defensive stocks? Some of the obvious choices aren’t necessarily the best

The easiest way to invest in this space is via a fund

It’s useful to understand how discounted cash flow models work

The Autumn Statement could see major changes to personal finance-related tax

The trust's largest holding, Mexican airport operator ASUR, recently beat earnings expectations

It’s hoping to thrive where Little Chef failed with smart outlets on A-roads

The biscuits, chocolates and chewing gum maker is a quality compounder with a recipe for global growth

The business has been simplified and there are near-term catalysts to drive trading

HMRC often overtaxes people with pensions but it’s easy to recover the money